BBC Politics12 Mar 2026
Council leader bullish on no-confidence vote chances
Reform UK's George Finch says he is confident he will stay in charge on Warwickshire County Council.
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026
The Mandelson papers reveal a prime minister who would rather not hear from dissenting voices | Gaby Hinsliff
Warnings were ignored and processes rushed because No 10 had already made up its mind to let Peter Mandelson sail through The arrogance takes your breath away, even to the end. Sacked in disgrace for bringing shame upon those who trusted him, Peter Mandelson’s response, we now know, was to unsuccessfully demand half a million pounds of public money to go quietly, all while haughtily insisting upon his dignity as a servant of the crown. In other words, this week’s disclosures suggest Mandelson be
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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026
Threats against female MPs having ‘chilling effect’ on women in public life, minister says
Security minister Dan Jarvis has announced new security measures ahead of May’s local elections Threats against female MPs are having a “chilling effect” on talented women thinking of going into public life but deciding not to, security minister Dan Jarvis has said. Warning that there was an “unprecedented” volume of threats against elected representatives – including assaults, vandalism, stalking and a “blizzard of online abuse” – Jarvis announced new security measures ahead of the local electi
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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026
Gerry Adams was leader of IRA, ex-police officers tell high court
Two former members of Royal Ulster Constabulary testify at civil trial that Adams led proscribed organisation Gerry Adams was the leader of the Irish Republican Army, two former police officers have told the high court. The former Sinn Féin leader is being sued for symbolic “vindicatory” damages of £1 each by John Clark, Jonathan Ganesh and Barry Laycock, who allege he was culpable for three separate IRA bombings in which they were injured. Continue reading...
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Express Politics12 Mar 2026
Keir Starmer just went to war with Rachel Reeves - and it’s a disaster for both of them
The Prime Minister's chances of survival risk going up in flames if he cannot scrap one looming increase.
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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026
Mandelson files: Starmer admits ‘I made a mistake’ – The Latest
Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in making Peter Mandelson ambassador to the US due to his links with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released files. The first batch of files raises new questions about the prime minister’s judgment, as well as the vetting process at the highest level of government. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
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BBC Politics12 Mar 2026
UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says
British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.
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Guido Fawkes12 Mar 2026
British Base Hit by Iranian Drone Swarm
British officials have revealed that an Iranian drone swarm hit a British military base in Iraq at Erbil, as a result of which several US soldiers were injured. Brigadier Guy Foden, assistant chief of staff for operations at the Permanent Joint Headquarters, said: “Erbil and Baghdad were both struck a number of times last night…
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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026
Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says
Top British army officer tells John Healey Iranian pilots are flying Shaheds much lower, making them more effective Middle East crisis – live updates Vladimir Putin’s “hidden hand” lies behind Iran’s military methods, the UK defence secretary, John Healey, has said, after a night in which drones struck a camp used by western forces in Erbil, northern Iraq. Healy was speaking after British officers at the UK’s military headquarters in north-west London had told him that Iranian and Iranian prox
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Guido Fawkes12 Mar 2026
Polanski: The EU Should Act as Global Nuclear Policeman
Zack Polanski has claimed that the EU should take up the role of global military policeman. He previously said the UK should team up with Mexico and Brazil as NATO alternative… Matt Forde asked on his podcast with Polanski whose role it should be to police the globe seeing as “Britain has failed in its…
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Express Politics12 Mar 2026
Kemi Badenoch warns replacing Winston Churchill on banknotes is 'erasing our history'
The Tory leader hit out at the controversial move by the Bank of England.
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Guido Fawkes12 Mar 2026
New Ayatollah Releases First Audio Statement: Hormuz Will Remain Closed
A spoken message purportedly from Iran’s new supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has just been read out on Iranian TV. It is his first… The main points: Closure of Strait of Hormuz should be continued. We believe in friendship with our neighbours. Iran only targets bases, and will continue. Thanks the military. Urges record turnout…
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